Sewanhaka Central High School District

SkillsUSA is a national partnership of students, teachers and industry leaders working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. Through hands-on technical competitions and leadership opportunities, students develop the technical and professional skills needed for success beyond high school.

This year, Sewanhaka students earned recognition across multiple program areas, including an impressive number of first-place finishes:

First Place Winners:

• Omar Luke II (Elmont Memorial) – Baking & Pastry
  

• Sabrina Martelli (H. Frank Carey) – Food Preparation Basic
  

• Elisa Salcedo, Kayley Chin, Sophia Barrera (H. Frank Carey) – Promotional Bulletin Board
  

• Opening/Closing Ceremony Team: Allison Ordonez (New Hyde Park Memorial), Emily Duggan (H. Frank Carey), Alexia Brogdon (Sewanhaka High School), Samantha Pergola (New Hyde Park Memorial), Sam Bonini Cappelio (Floral Park Memorial), Destiny Morris (Elmont Memorial), Unisa Rooplall (Sewanhaka High School), Gabriela Fernandez (New Hyde Park Memorial)
  

• Quiz Bowl Team: Matthew Campos (H. Frank Carey), Marissa Cheng (New Hyde Park Memorial), Katherine Gilman (H. Frank Carey), Fiona Lin (H. Frank Carey), Philippe Solano de la Sala (H. Frank Carey)
  

• Ravenne Gregory (Elmont Memorial) – Cosmetology Junior
  

• Katelyn Gutierrez (Floral Park Memorial) – Job Skill Demonstration O
  

• Mycchal Williams (Elmont Memorial) – Cosmetology Basic
  

• Joanne Perez (Sewanhaka High School) – Employment Application Process
  

• Aaron Lee (New Hyde Park Memorial) – Prepared Speech
  

• Joshua Rios (H. Frank Carey) – Carpentry
  

• Kiera Burke (H. Frank Carey) – Action Skills Basic
  

Second Place Winners:

• Shiloh Milfort (Elmont Memorial) – Culinary Arts
  

• Tony M. (H. Frank Carey) – Baking & Pastry
  

• Teajal Ramdarie (New Hyde Park Memorial) – Nails
  

• Johnsley Paul (Sewanhaka High School) – Extemporaneous Speaking
  

Third Place Winners:

• Janie Marsanico (Floral Park Memorial) – Cosmetology Junior
  

• Maria Mendoza (Sewanhaka High School) – Cosmetology Basic
  

• Penelope Casino (Floral Park Memorial) – Prepared Speech
  

• James Mulligan (Floral Park Memorial) – Carpentry Assistant
  

• Sukhveer Kaur (New Hyde Park Memorial) – Medical Assisting

Over the past several years, Sewanhaka CTE has continued to build momentum in SkillsUSA competitions, with growing participation and increasing success across programs. This year’s results reflect that continued progress and the consistency of student effort across all CTE programs of study.

These students represent all five high schools across the district, and their success reflects the strength of the entire Sewanhaka learning community. This work would not be possible without the leadership of SkillsUSA advisor Shannon Bourgeois, John Koscinski and the ongoing support of the entire CTE faculty, whose dedication in preparing students for these opportunities was tremendous. Most importantly, we commend all participating students for the effort, focus and professionalism they brought to the competition.

We look forward to supporting our students as they advance to the New York State SkillsUSA Competition!